Volunteer

Description

An exciting opportunity for students to have fun and gain experience working with young people (10y-18yrs) at Limerick Youth Service's St. Patrick's Youth Club.

As a Youth Club Volunteer you will:

• Get involved with a local community
• Share your skills and experince with teenagers and fellow volunteers 
• Gain invaluable experince working with young people 
• Get to know fellow volunteers 
• Take part in youth work/club training 
• Have fun! 

Volunteers will recieve ongoing support from LYS Youth Work team.

Limerick Youth Service engages with over 5,000 young people annually across a number of sectors including: youth work, education, training in addition to many more. 

Apply NOW!

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

St. Patrick's Youth Club meets through the week at St. Patrick's Boys NS, Dublin Road, Limerick.

As a volunteer you will:

• Support the youth worker in organising the activites & events
• Activities can include: art, football, healthy eating, music & lots more
• Events can be youth discos, day trips & variety shows
• Lots of fun

Skills required for this role:

• Good personality
• Good listener 
• Abiltiy to work with young people from different backgrounds and communities

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Weekday afternoons 3-5pm: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Days vary depending on the respective group.

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Complete LYS Volunteer Application Form Complete Garda Vetting Form Participate in LYS Volunteer Induction Training & Child Safeguard Awareness Training